Oregon Institute of Technology is taking a major step toward addressing Oregon’s shortage of construction professionals with the launch of its new Bachelor of Science in Construction Management beginning in Fall 2025.
Developed in partnership with The Beavers Charitable Trust, regional contractors, industry donors, and community leaders, the program is designed to directly align with workforce needs across both public and private construction sectors.
The new offering will equip students with technical expertise, project leadership, budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination skills, with a strong emphasis on hands-on, applied learning — a hallmark of Oregon Tech’s engineering and management programs.
Students can choose from two focused pathways depending on their career goals:
Oregon Tech has also appointed Professor Jared Emard as Interim Program Director, bringing years of field experience and deep ties to Oregon’s construction community.
“We are excited to bring this much-needed program to Oregon Tech,” said Dr. Neslihan Alp, Dean of the College of Engineering, Technology, and Management. “The partnership and support of Beavers Trust, industry leaders, and our community have been invaluable in creating a program that will directly prepare students for rewarding careers in construction while helping meet the critical workforce demand in this field.”
The university says graduates will be prepared not only for roles such as project managers, estimators, superintendents, and operations coordinators, but also for broader leadership positions within firms tackling Oregon’s infrastructure modernization, housing development, and sustainability initiatives.
With Oregon and much of the Pacific Northwest experiencing historic demand for builders, engineers, and jobsite leaders, the timing of the launch positions Oregon Tech as a key training hub for the next generation of construction professionals.
Prospective students and industry partners can learn more at www.oit.edu/academics/degrees/construction-management.
Originally reported by Oregon Tech in oit.edu
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